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QUINCY — Long-time commissioner John Frankenhoff didn’t mince words, calling it the “most significant land donation” in the history of the Quincy Park District. Frankenhoff and six other Quincy Park Board commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday night to approve the transfer of the 22-acre Paul Dennis Soccer Complex site at 4201 State from the Quinsippi Soccer…
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Kutter M. Willing, 24, 1426 N. 4th St., Failure to Reduce Speed, Improper Lane Usage, Disregard Stop Sign and Operating Uninsured at N. 20th St. and College Ave. NTA 109Melissa A. Straley, 41, Plainville, Speeding at S. 36th St. and Glendale Dr. PTC 161Brianna E. Vonderhaar, 29, 1414 N. 9th St., Speeding at N. 14th…
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QUINCY — Quincy Notre Dame High School held its homecoming royalty assembly on Wednesday, Oct. 11 and announced the homecoming court. Adison Tangy was named homecoming queen with Matthew Boudreau named homecoming king. Tangy is a daughter of Traci Miles and Jeff Tangy. Boudreau is a son of Kim and Matt Boudreau. Attendants to the…
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QUINCY — A Blessing patient seeking care for atrial fibrillation became one of the first patients in the country to find the life-improving help they needed using new technology. The procedure took place on Monday, Sept. 25, conducted by electrophysiologist Dr. John Hammock and the Blessing Electrophysiology team. In a press release, Hammock said, “Blessing…
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QUINCY — Registration is open for a no-cost A1C blood test screening for diabetes on Thursday, Nov. 2. The screening takes place by appointment only between 9 and 11 a.m. at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th. in the same building as Blessing’s Express Clinic. No fasting is required and appointments are limited. The…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to ring bells at red kettle locations in Quincy, Hannibal, Mo., and the surrounding area. Kettles with silent bells (unmanned) historically bring in fewer donations than kettles with bell ringers. Volunteers can sign up online at www.registertoring.com for shifts as short as two hours to “Adopt-A-Kettle”…
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QUINCY — At 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, the Quincy/Adams County 911 Center received a call ofsuspicious circumstances in the 400 block of Gardner Park Drive. Quincy Police Officers were dispatched to investigate. Shortly after the initial call, another call was received reporting shots fired. About that same time, another call came in from the 400 Block…
Read Full Article Stephanie D. Gaither, 1018 Jersey St., Trespassing at 1025 Maine St. on 10/07/2023. NTA 152William L. Anderson, 30, 537 Vermont St., Violation of Orders of Protection at 537 Vermont St. Remained Lodged 122Quincy Park District reports damage to the restrooms and other areas at Bob Mays Park, 2533 N. 18th St. on 10/05/2023. 101Russell L.…
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QUINCY — This year’s Fall Color Run will mark the Early Tin Dusters’ 47th annual showing in Quincy. The club anticipates more than 500 pre-1949 street rods from Washington to Arizona and throughout the Midwest, bringing thousands of visitors into the Quincy area. Street rodders who have been attending the event say it feels like…
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QUINCY — Sara Siebert recently accepted a position as an optometrist with SPECS in Quincy. Siebert graduated summa cum laude from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2014 with a bachelor of science in biology. She received her doctor of optometry in 2018 from Indiana University School of Optometry, where she graduated with honors. Siebert…
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QUINCY — Petco, 6216 Broadway, will be the site for PUPkin Patch, a fundraiser from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, to benefit Homeward Bound Waggin, Inc. Activities will include: Homeward Bound Waggin, Inc., is a non-profit animal shelter located in Quincy. All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the animals at the shelter.
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QUINCY — The Elks Club will be the site for dinner and a comedy night on Saturday, Oct. 14. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. The comedy event featuring Ron Reyes and Smoogie will begin at 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend. The Elks will conduct a membership…
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QUINCY — The race for the election of a mayor in Quincy officially got under way on Friday when Dan Brink filed a Statement of Organization for a political committee with the Illinois State Board of Elections office in Springfield. Citizens to Elect Dan Brink for Mayor, affiliated with the Republican Party, was created with…
Read Full Article Lauren R. Washburn, 38, of 701 Broadway for Expired Registration at 12th and Vermont. NTA 120Melanie L. Spence, 50, of 1137 Adams St., Apt A for Expired Registration at 8th and Vermont. NTAJennifer L. Morrison, 51, Homeless for FTA-Trespassing at 6th and Spring. Lodged 112Roxanna L. Fanshier, 46, of 115 Stadium Dr., Apt. 65 for…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Housing Authority will open its Section 8 waiting list at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11. A pre-application is required and can be picked up at the QHA, 540 Harrison, on Wednesday. Section 8 vouchers allow qualified persons to rent housing in the private market. Rents are subsidized and based on income.…
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QUINCY — The fourth annual community Veterans Resource Fair will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. National, state and local veterans organizations, local community organizations and businesses and veteran support groups will be onsite to discuss the services they offer. This event provides an opportunity…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Oakley School of Business received a $2,000 grant from Enterprise Holdings Foundation. The grant money will be used to support student entrepreneurs with opportunities, events, chapter activities and conferences to help start businesses. In a press release, Cynthia Haliemun, dean of the Oakley School of Business, professor of economics, director of…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any of the property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489, and refer to the ID number when calling. First Notice Recovered Property Description Date ID# Samsung Cell Phone 9-2-23 20415 iPhone 9-5-23 20694 26” Huffy Bike 9-6-23 20739 SSC…
Read Full Article Cammie S. Bassett, 30, 537 Locust for Suspended Registration & Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 5th & Chestnut. 173Ashlyn M. Deering, 28, 3118 N. College for Speeding at 36th & East Lake. 155Tony B. Martin, 37, 3420 Westview for Speeding at 36th & East Lake. 155Kendall T. Scott, 38, 205 Stadium Dr. for Speeding at 36th…
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QUINCY — The Knowledge Center at Chaddock has partnered with the Literacy Advocates of West Central Illinois to host a Community Conversation event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at The Knowledge Center on Chaddock’s campus at 205 S. 24th. The presentation will provide an overview of trauma and adverse childhood experiences…
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QUINCY — Appetizers, education and giveaways await women who attend Blessing Health’s Pink and White Ladies Night on Thursday, Oct. 19. The free event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Blessing Health Center, 4800 Maine. The first 100 attendees will receive a free cosmetic bag. Women will learn about Blessing Health…
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QUINCY — St. James Lutheran School will hold a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the church, 900 S. 17th. All proceeds will be benefit the St. James Lutheran School. Anyone with items to donate can drop them off from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at the…
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QUINCY — St. James Lutheran School will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 12, at the school, 900 S. 17th. Cost for dine-in is $10 for adults and $5 for children under the age of 10. Carry-out options $30 for a meal that will serve four people or $40 for a meal that…
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QUINCY — Quincy City Hall will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9, in observance of Columbus Day and reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 10, for regular business hours. Central Services will be closed on Monday. The Quincy City Council Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, in City Hall council chambers. There…
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QUINCY — TikTok recently launched a new online store, TikTok Shop. Before you shop, check out these smart online shopping tips to avoid scams on the new platform. TikTok is a social media app with a reputation for trendsetting, and many small businesses already use the platform to advertise their products. More than half of…
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